Dyess to take over Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office's Third District

Capt. Larry Dyess will take over command of the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office Third District, Sheriff Newell Normand has announced. Dyess, whose new post came with a promotion from lieutenant to captain, will replace Maj. William Thompson, whom Normand asked to resign this week, citing "philosophical differences.'' The Third District covers parts of the West Bank. Dyess was placed in charge of...

Capt. Larry Dyess will take over command of the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office Third District, Sheriff Newell Normand has announced. Dyess, whose new post came with a promotion from lieutenant to captain, will replace Maj. William Thompson, whom Normand asked to resign this week, citing "philosophical differences.''

Capt. Larry Dyess

The Third District covers parts of the West Bank. Dyess was placed in charge of the detective bureau's personal violence unit, investigating cases of rape, sexual assault and Internet pornography. He also has served as a spokesman for the department.

A 21-year veteran of law enforcement, Dyess got his start as a reserve officer for the New Orleans Police Department in 1991. He joined the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office in 1996, working as a patrol deputy in the 4th District. Two years later, he became a detective and was promoted to sergeant in 2002.

Dyess could not be reached for comment.

Thompson, a 39-year veteran of the department, stepped down this week at Normand's request. The sheriff stressed that Thompson's resignation was not related to an investigation into the alleged beating and Tasering by deputies of two brothers by in Algiers on Sept. 10.